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Unless things change radically, President Bush will be the first President since Herbert Hoover to have presided over a net loss of jobs during his administration.
Tim Johnson

Meaning of "Herbert" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HERBERT

Herbert  [ˈhɜːbət] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HERBERT

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Herbert is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HERBERT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Herbert in the English dictionary

The first definition of Herbert in the dictionary is Edward, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury. 1583–1648, English philosopher and poet, noted for his deistic views. Other definition of Herbert is his brother, George. 1593–1633, English Metaphysical poet. His chief work is The Temple: Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations. Herbert is also Zbigniew, 1924–98, Polish poet and dramatist, noted esp for his dramatic monologues.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HERBERT


abbot
ˈæbət
albert
ˈælbət
barbut
ˈbɑːbət
burbot
ˈbɜːbət
Cabot
ˈkæbət
Corbett
ˈkɔːbət
Cuthbert
ˈkʌθbət
Elbert
ˈɛlbət
filbert
ˈfɪlbət
gabbart
ˈɡæbət
gilbert
ˈɡɪlbət
halbert
ˈhælbət
halibut
ˈhælɪbət
Hilbert
ˈhɪlbət
lambert
ˈlæmbət
Robert
ˈrɒbət
Schubert
ˈʃuːbət
sherbet
ˈʃɜːbət
talbot
ˈtɔːlbət
turbot
ˈtɜːbət

WORDS THAT END LIKE HERBERT

Alembert
Camembert
Charles Albert
Colbert
Dagobert
d´Alembert
Ebert
Egbert
Ethelbert
Flaubert
flibbert
foot-lambert
herb Robert
herbs Robert
Ibert
Lake Albert
millilambert
Mount Elbert
Prince Albert
Rambert

Synonyms and antonyms of Herbert in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Herbert» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HERBERT

Find out the translation of Herbert to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Herbert from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Herbert» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

赫伯特
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Herbert
570 millions of speakers

English

Herbert
510 millions of speakers

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हर्बर्ट
380 millions of speakers
ar

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هربرت
280 millions of speakers

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Герберт
278 millions of speakers

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Herbert
270 millions of speakers

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হার্বার্ট
260 millions of speakers

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Herbert
220 millions of speakers

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Herbert
190 millions of speakers

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Herbert
180 millions of speakers

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ハーバート
130 millions of speakers

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허버트
85 millions of speakers

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Herbert
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Herbert
80 millions of speakers

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ஹெர்பர்ட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हरबर्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Herbert
70 millions of speakers

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Herbert
65 millions of speakers

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Herbert
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Герберт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Herbert
30 millions of speakers
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Herbert
15 millions of speakers
af

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Herbert
14 millions of speakers
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Herbert
10 millions of speakers
no

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Herbert
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Herbert

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HERBERT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Herbert

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10 QUOTES WITH «HERBERT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Herbert.
1
Joseph Cummins
Herbert Hoover versus Al Smith in 1928 was one of the dirtiest elections in American history.
2
Robert Dallek
What I find so interesting is, Herbert Hoover in August 1928 said no country in the world was closer to abolishing poverty than the United States. And then, of course, we had the Great Depression.
3
Barry Eichengreen
Why was there so much work-sharing in the 1930s? One reason is that government pushed for it. In his memoirs, President Herbert Hoover estimated that as many as two million workers avoided unemployment as a result of his efforts to promote work-sharing.
4
Uta Hagen
We had a relationship that lasted 44 years. Herbert and I lived together 10 years before we were married. He always gave me a little heart for whatever anniversary.
5
Lou Henry Hoover
I majored in geology in college but have majored in Herbert Hoover ever since.
6
Tim Johnson
Unless things change radically, President Bush will be the first President since Herbert Hoover to have presided over a net loss of jobs during his administration.
7
Arthur Middleton
The task of a priest, in some respects, may be different today, but the principles upon which Herbert built his life as a priest are of universal application.
8
Paul Muni
I'm about as Chinese as Herbert Hoover.
9
Helen Oyeyemi
Authors I've longed to write like - but realize I actually can't even begin to - include Poe, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Kafka, Daniil Kharms, Witold Gombrowicz, Emily Dickinson, Robert Walser, Barbara Comyns, Ntozake Shange, Camille Laurens, Zbigniew Herbert, and Jose Saramago.
10
Paul Sarbanes
Furthermore, and a point I really want to make very strongly, is that this is the first Administration since Herbert Hoover not to create a net gain in jobs in the course of its Administration.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HERBERT»

Discover the use of Herbert in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Herbert and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Timeless Healing
In this life-changing book, Dr. Herbert Benson draws on his twenty-five years as a physician and researcher to reveal how affirming beliefs, particularly belief in a higher power, make an important contribution to our physical health.
Herbert Benson, 2009
2
Once...
Remember the faery stories you were told as a child?
James Herbert, 2011
3
George Herbert Mead and Human Conduct
Unpublished book manuscript and related correspondence by famous symbolic interactionist Herbert Blumer concerning the work of George Herbert Mead, the founder of symbolic interactionism.
Herbert Blumer, Thomas J. Morrione, 2004
4
Herbert Schiller
Herbert I. Schiller (1919-2000) has been called America's most original and influential media analyst of the left in the twentieth century.
Richard Maxwell, 2003
5
Herbert Marcuse and the Crisis of Marxism
This book provides a critical overview of the entirety of Marcuse's work and discusses his enduring importance.
Douglas Kellner, 1984
6
Lincoln
Draws extensively on Lincoln's personal papers and legal writings to present a biography of the president
David Herbert Donald, 1996
7
The English Poems of George Herbert
The definitive modern scholarly edition of Herbert's works, accompanied by extensive explanatory and textual apparatus.
George Herbert, Helen Wilcox, 2007
8
All the Men of the Bible
The Bible contains more than three thousand named men, all of whom are dealt with in this book. The many thousands of unnamed men are also classified. Included in the book is a guide to the pronunciation of names.
Herbert Lockyer, 1988
9
A Broken Trust: Sir Herbert Samuel, Zionism and the Palestinians
Sahar Huneidi argues that most of the measures Samuel took during his time in Palestine were designed to prepare the ground not simply for the "Jewish national home" promised in both the Balfour Declaration and the mandate for Palestine, ...
Sahar Huneidi, 2001
10
Herbert Spencer: Critical Assessments
This set traces Herbert Spencer's influence, from his contemporaries to the present day. Contributions come from across the social science disciplines and are often taken from sources which are difficult to access.
John Offer, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HERBERT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Herbert is used in the context of the following news items.
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Gov. Herbert's re-election campaign off to an early start
Gov. Gary R. Herbert speaks before signing five pro-education bills at Joel P. Jensen Middle School in West Jordan on Wednesday, April 8, ... «Deseret News, Jul 15»
2
Herbert Greene leaves behind legacy at Columbus State - WTVM.com
On Monday night, longtime Columbus State University basketball coach Herbert Greene suffered a fatal heart attack. It may have been 11 years since he ... «WTVM, Jul 15»
3
Execution dates set for convicted murderers Herbert Blakeney, of …
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Execution dates are set for convicted murderers Herbert Blakeney, of Harrisburg and Hector Morales of York. «FOX43.com, Jul 15»
4
Herbert dodges trouble for 11 innings, Blaylock doubles in 12th to …
At some point, Fairview-Swansea American Legion baseball manager Craig Steiner had to wonder how long starting pitcher Tyler Herbert ... «Belleville News-Democrat, Jul 15»
5
Herbert Addo sacked | Soccer News 2015-07-15 - Ghana Web
Accra Hearts of Oak and coach Herbert Addo have agreed to mutually part ways after a crucial meeting between the two parties on Tuesday. «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
6
Midweek Fixture with Kris Shannon: Herbert's master plan - Sport …
Ricki Herbert has been doing plenty of thinking since leaving New Zealand football. Photo / Getty. Welcome to Midweek Fixture and, with Dylan ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
7
CRUSHSHON, HERBERT - Richmond Times-Dispatch: In …
Herbert A. Crushshon Jr. Departed July 15, 2012 Our love is ever present as we think of you from day to day. We miss you more than mere ... «Richmond Times-Dispatch, Jul 15»
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Herbert London: Greece At The Front Of The E.U. Line | WAMC
The Greek Population, or more than sixty percent of the population, voted “no” in the recent referendum, a position in opposition to austerity or ... «WAMC, Jul 15»
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My View, Margaret Herbert: Panto audition time already? Oh yes it is …
Downton Abbey actor Thomas Howes is the panto dame in Doncaster Little Theatre's production of Dick Whittington. He is pictured (centre) with ... «Doncaster Today, Jul 15»
10
Herbert Megee Hazzard, squadron commander - Cape Gazette
Lt. Col. Herbert Megee Hazzard, 97, passed away peacefully at home Monday, July 6, 2015, surrounded by family at Winter Park, Fla. He was ... «Cape Gazette, Jul 15»

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